GPU Temperature While Idle

GPU Temperature Under Load

Description

Added GAMMAXX 400 CPU cooler. Have added the original case fans back into the build as summer temperatures in Australia are hot and I need to keep the machine cool. Had some issues removing the old Intel stock cooler, the pins had warped and became stuck. I eventually got them out without damaging the motherboard and installed the new cooler. Everything runs great now, very low temps and nice and quiet (considering fans mounted in top) compared with the old setup.

Also managed to sort out a lot of the cabling into a more cleaner setup. This is not a modular PSU so did take some effort but I think the result is great. Note to others, get a fully modular PSU!

UPDATE March 2016

Picked up a cheap GTX 780Ti and added to PC build. Also bought and installed a wireless network card.

Original Build

My first ever PC build, mostly used for mid-high level gaming, game development and general office/web activities.

I bought the HD7950 from Amazon on special in October 2013, it overclocks reasonably well, getting stable 1200 on core and 1500 on memory without voltage increase. Looking to upgrade to a GTX970 and 16GB ram at some point.

I have the Seagate HDD and Samsung SSD secured in the second 3.5" bay to keep things clean. Should have gone for a fully modular PSU but I was too impatient (modular was on back order).

Thanks for the advice, I might re-take the photos on a proper camera because the case didn't look that dusty when I installed the Noctuas. The photos did come out pretty average so it's always worth updating them. I'll check the dust levels too but the Define R4 does come with dust filters.

It might just be my eyes, who knows xD, but that exhaust fan looks like it has a whole bunch of dust on and around it, and in that first picture, there's a ring of what looks like dust where that noctua fan sits on the bottom. Considering how much dust was on the top of the case, I figured thats what it was inside as well. What direction are you running all of those fans?

Just had another look at the shots and they do look like there is a lot of dust on and around the case. Maybe the quality is showing it up more? But at least this discussion has motivated me to re-check the case and take better shots next time!! haha.

At the time I built the system (Dec 2013) the R7-cards where not available and Amazon had the 7950 discounted to a level that made it a great buy. I was originally looking at the HD7970 or GTX770 but in Australia the Nvidia cards are about $100 more. I think the 7950 performs better than the GTX650 anyway doesn't it?

The plan at the time was to get by with this for 1080p gaming and upgrade when the next generation of cards came out (R9 2XX or GTX9XX). I'll be looking to upgrade to a GTX970 in the next 6 months but they are really expensive in Australia (AUD$500+)

I think the Pros are pretty good. Move a lot more air than the standard Fractal Design Silent Series 140mm fans that came with the case. I don't notice sound much as I game/work with headphones on, but seem quiet enough for me.

I have the same case (and GPU actually) and am also looking into taking out the bottom rack and installing the 3.5 HDD into the 5.25 optical bay slot. Did you not have to use any sort of adapter to put the HDD/SSD up there?

Sorry for the late response (better late than never). I didn't secure the drives, they are just resting in that area. You could use velcro or something to secure them but I've never had any issues with that.